Support Worker

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we’re passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau. We’re launching a new online service aimed at improving outcomes for those needing support with mild to moderate perinatal anxiety, depression or overall mental wellbeing for whānau in the Taranaki Region. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new initiative that promotes wellbeing, connection, and empowerment.

Te Whiwhingamahi| The opportunity

This is a part time (0.5FTE) opportunity starting January 2027 until December 2028. This role is all about connection and support. You’ll build meaningful relationships with clients and whānau and support them to engage with our services and navigate other appropriate supports in their community. You will provide information, support and take the lead on coordination, organisation and co-facilitation of online group programmes to build their confidence and skillset to support their wellbeing now and into the future.

He kōrero mōu| About you

We’re looking for people who are:

• Passionate about supporting others
• Excellent communicators
• Empathetic and culturally responsive
• Confidence delivering services in a virtual environment, and working collaboratively as part of a remote team An understanding of the Taranaki region– its communities, services, and geography, and existing relationships in mental health and social services would be advantageous

Ngāpukengame****tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications

• Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or currently working towards it)
• Experience supporting people living with health or social challenges
• Capable coordinators – able to plan, organise and keep track of the details to ensure services (sessions, workshops and programmes) run smoothly

Ngāhua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

We offer a number of staff benefits including

• 'Two Well Health Day’s': the ability to use sick leave to look after yourself– in whatever way is right for you.
• Retail discounts like Fitness Passport -unlimited access and discounted prices across an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whānau
• Career pathways for leaders, educators and head office positions In line with our ongoing goal to support our kaimahi to thrive in culturally safe environments, we have multiple communities of interest for kaimahi Māori, Pasifika, Asian and more. To support your growth in practice, we have dedicated space and time where our Kaimahi Māori gather quarterly by region and as nationally once a year.

Me pēheatetukutono| How to apply

For further information please contact [email protected]

Applications close: 1st October 2026.

Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, we may close this advert early.

He huanui oranga mo ng****ā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto ing****ā hapori heke iho, heke iho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and theirwhānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, naumai, haeremai.

Position description

Fixed Term Part Time

Job no: 2026-22586

Location: Stratford, New Plymouth, Hybrid working, Taranaki, South Taranaki

Closing Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026